Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Veteran's appeal was dismissed due to his death, and no final decision can be made on the merits of his claims.

The Veteran's cause of death, hypertension and aortic valve disorder, is granted service connection due to conceded herbicide exposure. The claim for burial benefits is also granted.

The Veteran's cause of death was not related to his service, but due to conditions that occurred decades after service. The Board denied the claim for service connection for cause of death.

The Board has determined that another remand is necessary due to inadequate medical opinions regarding the etiology of the Veteran's claimed disabilities, including heart disease, hypertension, prostate disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, and orthopedic disabilities.

The Board has remanded the issue of service connection for hypertension due to the need for a new examination.

The Board has remanded several issues related to the Veteran's claims, including service connection for various conditions and exposure to herbicide agents. The main focus is on obtaining additional information regarding the Veteran's respiratory condition and confirming his exposure to herbicide agents at Fort McClellan.

The Board has decided to remand the case due to insufficient evidence regarding the etiology and nature of the Veteran's hypertension, which is presumed related to Gulf War service. The Veteran also contends that his PTSD may be contributing to his blood pressure spikes.

The Veteran's appeal for avitaminosis, also claimed as weight loss, has been dismissed. The claims for service connection for various disabilities have been remanded due to the need for additional development of his service records and outpatient treatment records.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to unresolved issues regarding his lung disorders, including residuals of lung cancer and obstructive sleep apnea. The VA will obtain confirmation of service on board USS Austin if necessary, and request medical opinions to determine whether these conditions are related to active service, specifically exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune.

The Veteran's hypertension to include generalized arteriosclerosis with coronary insufficiency and arteriosclerotic cardiomyopathy is granted a 100% evaluation on a substitution basis prior to April 28, 2016. The claim for service connection for a bilateral foot disability is denied.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities did not meet the schedular requirements for a TDIU and did not preclude him from obtaining and maintaining substantial gainful employment.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection for various conditions, including an acquired psychiatric disorder and hypertension. The issues are inextricably intertwined with his claim of service connection for a psychiatric condition.

The Veteran's hypertension is granted on a presumptive basis due to herbicide exposure under the PACT Act. The gallbladder condition claim remains pending and will be remanded for further development.

The Veteran's hypertension, stroke residuals, and heart disease are granted service connection. Service connection for peripheral artery disease is remanded.

The Veteran's hypertension, diabetes mellitus, peripheral neuropathy in the bilateral upper and lower extremities, and erectile dysfunction are presumed to be related to service due to their onset decades after separation.,Service records do not show any signs or symptoms of these conditions during active duty.

The Board granted an effective date of January 23, 2008 for the award of service connection for PTSD. The Veteran's initial informal claim was dated on this day and VA recognized it as a request for benefits.

The Veteran's PTSD and hypertension are currently rated at 70% and no higher, respectively. The claim for a higher rating for PTSD is denied as his symptoms do not meet the criteria for a higher rating. The claim for an initial compensable disability rating for hypertension is also denied.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for service connection due to Gulf War Undiagnosed Illness for hypothyroidism, hypertension, a respiratory disability, and hematuria. The appeal is based on new evidence submitted after the previous SSOC.

The Board has remanded the Veteran's claims for additional development due to insufficient opinions provided by VA examiners regarding his service connection claims. The issues include hallux valgus of the bilateral great toes and intractable plantar keratosis, bilateral knee disabilities, unequal length of the right leg, hypertension, dry eye syndrome, hemorrhoids, left shoulder disability, and hepatitis C.

The Board has granted service connection for a left ankle disability, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and hypertension. The Veteran's current disabilities are found to be related to his in-service injuries and conditions.,Service connection is established for the following conditions: left ankle disability, OSA, and hypertension.